It's time for the midweek stretch. And if you love music, it's a great day. You have lots and lots of options:

First, it's Christian singer and songwriter Chris Tomlin with Chad James at the Wisconsin State Fair -- where it's also UW-Madison Day (look for Bucky Badger, the UW Marching Band and other features at the fair's Central Park).

Back in the city, Tweed Funk performs at the Washington Park Bandshell at 6 p.m. That's free.

Local band Trapper Schoepp & the Shades, which is getting some notice nationally, performs at River Rhythms at Pere Marquette Park at 6:30 p.m. Also free. The band just signed with the L.A. indie label Gogol Bordello. Read more about them here.

Matisyahu and the Dirty Heads are at The Rave, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave. That is not free. Find out more here.

Then there's the 3rd annual Best of Milwaukee Party, 5:30 p.m., at the Iron Horse Hotel, 500 W. Florida Ave. It features music by Marc Bellini, DJ Shawna, sparkling wine and things to munch, plus a fashion show. Tickets are $25. A portion of proceeds go to the Pablove Foundation, to support pediatric cancer research. It all starts at 5:30 p.m. Find out more here.

Here's a Tap Milwaukee Sound Check video of a song by Trapper Schoepp & the Shades. Enjoy this beautiful day.

About Jan Uebelherr

Jan Uebelherr writes obituaries about a wide range of local people who have died, as well as end-of-life issues. She won the 2009 National Headliner Award for best news series.